{"product_id":"1919-rare-gift-edition-heidi-by-johanna-spyri-illustrated-by-maria-l-kirk-1","title":"1919 Rare Gift Edition - HEIDI by Johanna Spyri illustrated by Maria L. Kirk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"1104\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johanna Spyri. Illustrated by Maria L. Kirk.\u003cbr data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"218\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia and London, J.B. Lippincott Company, no date (1919). First Gift Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"312\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 x 7 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"365\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 318 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good original decorative pictorial cloth binding, illustrated in color on the front board with stylized floral motifs and a charming image of Heidi in a mountain setting. Gilt title on spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.\u003cbr data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near fine content (bright, tight and clean, bookplate of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with 14 full-page color plates by Maria L. Kirk, including the frontispiece. The illustrations are vibrant, capturing the Alpine spirit and innocence of the tale. Orange silhouette illustrations also adorn the endpapers and chapter headings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1528\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A superb and richly illustrated early 20th-century edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most beloved children's classics in literature. This \"Gift Edition\" is notable for its decorative elements, high-quality printing, and the graceful illustrations by Maria L. Kirk, which elevate this version into a collectible heirloom. A delight for fans of beautifully produced children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1959\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johanna Spyri (1827–1901) was a Swiss author best known for \u003cem data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/em\u003e, which remains her most famous and enduring work. First published in 1880, \u003cem data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a young girl living with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps and celebrates themes of nature, simplicity, and healing. Spyri’s heartfelt storytelling and insight into the lives of children have made her a timeless voice in children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2311\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maria Louise Kirk (1860–1938) was an accomplished American illustrator celebrated for her work in classic children’s books. Her delicate and colorful illustrations blend sentimentality with a strong sense of setting, bringing timeless charm to stories such as \u003cem data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eHeidi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46784611614969,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250826Heidi-000.jpg?v=1756201575","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1919-rare-gift-edition-heidi-by-johanna-spyri-illustrated-by-maria-l-kirk-1","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}